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Everybody Leisure installs self-test blood pressure machines

Everybody Leisure installs self-test blood pressure machines

Leisure centres across South Cheshire have had self-testing blood pressure machines installed.

The centres, run by Everybody Health & Leisure, now the testing service for free at Crewe Lifestyle Centre as well as others in Congleton, Holmes Chapel and Macclesfield.

March 11, 2024
Cooper Buckley beat Willaston White Star to go top

Cooper Buckley beat Willaston White Star to go top

Cooper Buckley beat Willaston White Star 2-4 to move to the top of the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Cooper Buckley led 1-3 at half-time, with the White Star goal coming from Joel Hind.

March 10, 2024
Nantwich Town Women make it lucky 13 in commanding win

Nantwich Town Women make it lucky 13 in commanding win

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women hammered Macclesfield Town Ladies FC 13-1 in the Quarter-Final of the Challenge Cup at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers dominated play from the first whistle, keeping up their brilliant recent form.

March 10, 2024
Bluebell Wood At Combermere Abbey

Combermere Abbey bluebell walks and house tours return

Combermere Abbey is opening up to run its popular Bluebell Walks and guided tours in 2024.

Visitors can explore Combermere by booking onto a tour of the house or a late spring trip to see the bluebells in its ancient woodlands.

March 9, 2024
Armed police carry out dramatic raid on Nantwich house

Armed police carry out dramatic raid on Nantwich house

Armed police and dog teams were seen raiding a house in Nantwich amid dramatic scenes last night.

It happened on Davenport Avenue at around 9pm when police cordoned off the road at the Barony Park end and Manor Road end.

March 9, 2024
Personal belongings coverage: Protecting your valuables on the road

Personal belongings coverage: Protecting your valuables on the road

With house prices soaring exponentially and the concept of getting on the housing ladder seemingly increasingly impossible for so many people, it’s no wonder that the market for motorhomes has skyrocketed in recent years.

A literal home on wheels that can be yours for a fraction of the price of an actual home (or even a tiny studio flat), motorhomes offer ultimate freedom when it comes to where and how you live your life.

March 8, 2024
Mother helping cheerful son wearing helmet for cycle

Everybody to take over delivering Cheshire East “Bikeability” scheme

Everybody Leisure is to take over delivery of the “Bikeability” scheme across Cheshire East.

The scheme, funded by the Department for Transport, teaches young people to ride a bike.

March 8, 2024
Pokemon Go Nantwich community goes from strength to strength

Pokemon Go Nantwich community goes from strength to strength

A Nantwich Pokemon community group has gone from strength to strength, and now attracts hundreds of players.

In just seven years, it has become a popular new social group in the town – and leaders are inviting more to join them.

March 8, 2024
Cheshire East SEND deficit “threatens existence of council” says councillor

Cheshire East SEND deficit “threatens existence of council” says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s ballooning special needs budget deficit is so serious it “threatens the very existence of the council”, a councillor said.

The DSG (dedicated school grant) deficit currently stands at about £90 million.

March 8, 2024
Olympian Alice Kinsella to run session at Crewe & Nantwich Gymnastics Club

Olympian Alice Kinsella to run session at Crewe & Nantwich Gymnastics Club

Olympic gymnast Alice Kinsella will be joining Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics Club at an open house event later this month.

The event aims to welcome new gymnasts and to showcase the benefits of the sport.

March 7, 2024
Police target illegal car meets near Shavington bypass

Police target illegal car meets near Shavington bypass

Police are targeting illegal car meets and anti-social driving in parts of Crewe and Shavington.

They launched a new campaign on David Whitby Way this week, between Shavington A500 bypass and Weston Road.

March 7, 2024
Cheshire Police chief’s pothole warning amid road collisions

Cheshire Police chief’s pothole warning amid road collisions

Cheshire motorists have been involved in potentially lethal collisions while trying to avoid potholes, the county’s police boss said today.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer issued the warning as he encouraged more people to report potholes to their local authorities.

March 7, 2024
LETTER: Cheshire East short of common sense, not money

LETTER: Cheshire East short of common sense, not money

Dear Editor,
Labour run Cheshire East are not short of money. Cheshire East is short of good management and common sense.

If the Council was managed properly there would be no need for the usual inflation busting Council Tax increases each year.

March 6, 2024